Isaiah Hellandbrand, 18, remains jailed in lieu of $100,000 bail, but will be transferred to the Whiting Forensic Division of Connecticut Valley Hospital in Middletown, where staff will work to restore him to competency.

Wayne County will transfer ownership of county parcels where the Division I and II jails, Juvenile Detention Center, and Frank Murphy Hall of Justice sit to Rock Ventures, Evans said at the news conference.

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Origin and Etymology of transfer

Middle English transferren, from Anglo-French transferrer, from Latin transferre, from trans- + ferre to carry — more at bear

Sophomore point guard Crystal Dangerfield was not a difference-maker down the stretch of her freshman season, and junior forward Azura Stevens was in street clothes, sitting out per NCAA transfer rules.

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Phrases Related to TRANSFER

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TRANSFER Defined for English Language Learners

transfer

Definition of transfer for English Language Learners

: an act or process of moving someone or something from one place to another

: a process by which one method, system, etc., is replaced by another

: the act or process of giving the property or rights of one person to another person

TRANSFER Defined for Kids

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transfer

verb
trans·fer \trans-ˈfər\

Definition of transfer for Students

transferred; transferring

1: to move from one person or place to another

Transfer the cookies to a rack to cool.

2: to pass or cause to pass from one person, place, or condition to another

If only he could transfer his thoughts to her mind.

3: to move to a different place, region, or job

I'm transferring to a smaller college.

4: to give over the possession or ownership of

He transferred the house to the new owners.

5: to copy (as by printing) from one surface to another by contact

6: to change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

Word Root of transfer

The Latin word ferre, meaning “to carry” or “to bring,” gives us the root fer. Words from the Latin ferre have something to do with carrying. To transfer is to carry across from one person, place, or condition to another. To confer is to bring something to someone in order to present it. To offer is to bring forth for another to accept or reject. To prefer is to carry a stronger liking for one over another.

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transfer

noun
trans·fer \ˈtrans-ˌfər\

Definition of transfer for Students

1: the act of giving over right, title, or interest in property to another person or other persons

2: an act or process of moving someone or something from one place to another

3: someone who has changed schools

4: a ticket allowing a passenger on a bus or train to continue the journey on another route without paying more fare